Dow, S&P 500 fall as oil prices rise and Nvidia fails to lift sentiment

US stock indices moved lower on Thursday as rising oil prices and higher Treasury yields renewed concerns about inflation and geopolitical tensions, while investors evaluated whether Nvidia delivered enough upside to justify its elevated valuation after another strong earnings report. The S&P 500 fell 0.48%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.56%. The Dow Jones Industrial… Continue reading Dow, S&P 500 fall as oil prices rise and Nvidia fails to lift sentiment

Traders bet against CoreWeave, Nebius, IREN stocks despite strong growth

Neocloud companies are reporting some of the best financial results this year as the artificial intelligence boom accelerates. Despite this, Wall Street traders are betting against some of the top names in the industry, like CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN. CoreWeave, Nebius, and IREN short interest is rising Data shows that the short interest of some… Continue reading Traders bet against CoreWeave, Nebius, IREN stocks despite strong growth

Walmart stock falls as retail giant warns on profit outlook

Shares of Walmart (WMT) fell on Thursday after the retail giant reported quarterly results that met earnings expectations but issued a softer-than-expected profit outlook for the current quarter, disappointing investors despite continued sales growth and strong e-commerce momentum. The company said rising fuel prices are beginning to alter consumer spending patterns, pushing more budget-conscious shoppers… Continue reading Walmart stock falls as retail giant warns on profit outlook

IBM, QBTS, other quantum stocks surge after report of $2B Trump funding push

Quantum-computing stocks surged in premarket trading on Thursday after a Wall Street Journal report said the Trump administration plans to award roughly $2 billion in grants to nine quantum technology companies, marking one of the biggest government pushes yet into the emerging industry. Shares of IBM (IBM) rose about 7% before the opening bell, while… Continue reading IBM, QBTS, other quantum stocks surge after report of $2B Trump funding push

UK stocks slip amid inflation concerns and slowing business activity

London’s blue-chip shares declined on Thursday as weak economic data and continued uncertainty surrounding the Middle East conflict weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark FTSE 100 fell 0.43% by 11:15 am GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged 0.18% higher. Markets remained cautious after reports suggested tensions between Iran and the United States could remain… Continue reading UK stocks slip amid inflation concerns and slowing business activity

2 chip stocks BofA says will win next phase of the AI revolution

For most of the AI boom, investors had a simple playbook: buy the companies selling GPUs, the powerful chips used to train large AI models. Bank of America now says that trade is becoming too narrow. The next phase of AI will be driven by “agentic AI,” systems that can plan, fetch data, call tools… Continue reading 2 chip stocks BofA says will win next phase of the AI revolution

Warren Buffett’s favorite stocks to buy and hold forever

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway continues to rely on three cornerstone holdings—Apple, American Express, and Coca‑Cola—as long‑term investments that embody his philosophy of “forever” stocks, according to The Motley Fool.  These companies combine strong balance sheets, durable competitive advantages, and consistent earnings power, making them central to Buffett’s legacy and attractive to investors seeking stability. Buffett’s… Continue reading Warren Buffett’s favorite stocks to buy and hold forever

Anthropic news: revenue growth surges, eyes first profit, beating OpenAI

Anthropic, the Amazon-backed artificial intelligence unicorn, is firing on all cylinders and beating OpenAI, a company that has mapped a plan to spend over $1 trillion in data centers. Anthropic revenue and profits are soaring According to the WSJ, its second-quarter revenue is expected to come in at $10.9 billion, more than double what it… Continue reading Anthropic news: revenue growth surges, eyes first profit, beating OpenAI

AMD to invest over $10 billion in Taiwan AI ecosystem

Advanced Micro Devices said on Thursday it would invest more than $10 billion across Taiwan’s artificial intelligence ecosystem as the US chipmaker looks to expand manufacturing capabilities and strengthen strategic partnerships for next-generation AI infrastructure. The company said it will collaborate with Taiwanese firms ASE Technology Holding and Siliconware Precision Industries to develop more power-efficient… Continue reading AMD to invest over $10 billion in Taiwan AI ecosystem